专题04 阅读理解议论文（名校模拟+地区真题）-冲刺2024年中考英语必考题型终极预测（浙江专用）

冲刺2024年中考英语必考题型终极预测（浙江专用） 专题04 阅读理解议论文（名校模拟+地区真题） （2023·浙江·统考中考真题）Roger Federer, a world-famous sports star, quit(放弃) the 2020 Olympic Games to deal with his knee problem. It was a hard decision because no one wanted to be a quitter. But finding the courage to let go can be good for you. Nothing is fun all the time. Sticking at something difficult teaches us important skills like perseverance(毅力). However, learning to let go when things aren’t right is important too. Maybe your heart isn’t in playing the piano any more, or you only play football because your friends do and you want to try a different sport instead. Making the decision to walk away can free up time and energy to spend on something you really enjoy. In fact, studies show that letting go of goals you can’t reach, or don’t really want, can build up your confidence and help you lead a happier and healthier life. But how can you know it’s time to stop and move on? Eric Bean is an expert in sports psychology(心理学) who helps athletes and teams understand their feelings. He says, “Quitting is never a matter of black and white.” He suggests thinking carefully about why you aren’t enjoying something any more. Is it because you’ve argued with a teammate or can’t get on with a new art teacher? Talk about this with a trusted adult or friend. That can help you decide whether you should stay and stick, or quit and move on. Quitting doesn’t have to mean totally giving up, though. For example, playing an instrument might be more fun if you take away the pressure of exams. If you do decide to give up an activity, Bean suggests picking up another where you can still enjoy things like teamwork, creativity, and exercise. 1．The writer mentions “Roger Federer” in Paragraph 1 to show that ________. A．we should never give up B．we should get away from trouble C．it’s all right to stop and quit D．it’s difficult to win Olympic medals 2．According to Paragraph 2, learning to let go is important because we can ________. A．learn